Friday, October 22, 2010

CORGI - MERCEDES-BENZ C111




This was a Mecedes-Benz C111, with the release in Whizzwheels. This was an experimental car that featured gull-wing doors which were fairly well represented on the model with fully-opening doors. Produced in Orange with Black baseplate.


Monday, October 18, 2010

MINICHAMPS 1/43 JAGUAR MkII BRITISH POLICE

The Jaguar MkII British Police, of 1959 to 1967, arrives in blue. This is a very fine model, which looks good in the blue, set off with silver trim. Particularly good is the detailing of the interior. Shop here

1955 CHEVY BEL AIR 1/24 RED/WHITE




In 1955, Chevrolets gained a V8 engine option.Bel Airs could be ordered in convertible, hardtop coupe, 2 and 4 door sedans. 1955 Red Chevrolet Bel Air 500 Pace Car Diecast Model Car features authentic race day markings, opening hood, doors and steerable front wheels. A great addition to any collection. Shop here

Saturday, October 16, 2010

CORGI 1/43 BEATLES FX4 TAXI





White metal figures also accompany The Beatles Collection. This model is the familiar FX4 taxi covered with press cuttings, to be the 'newspaper taxis' from 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds'. To accompany the taxi is a white metal figure of Lovely Rita, Meter', from another of the tracks on the Sargeant Pepper album. Shop here

Thursday, October 14, 2010

THE BEATLES BEDFORD CA GRAFFITI VAN & FIGURES







History has confirmed that The Beatles were not merely a pop group but the definitive musical phenomenon spanning more than four decades. Since 1960 the lifestyles of John, Paul, George and Ringo have influenced and reflected the lives of generations across the globe. Corgi's association with The Beatles started in 1969 with the production of the official Yellow Submarine die cast model, an association that continued in 1997 with a collection of meticulously detailed models of vehicles owned, used and associated with the Fab Four. These special edition models have been meticulously researched and will appeal to Beatles fans and die cast collectors everywhere. Shop here

SCHUCO CLASSIC RETRO TOY TRANSPORT AND RACER






Hours of fun await you with this amazing two-vehicle retro toy. Based on classic Schuco patented metal toys from decades past, both race car and transport operate. The truck is electrically powered with three D batteries and is connected by cable. You can drive it forward or backward and the steering is mechanically controlled by the clear handheld control through the cable. Once parked, you can engage the motor to lift the cargo bed too. Additionally, the horn operates using a separate wind-up mechanism and is activated by a button on the hood. The Schuco Studio race car is a gem onto itself. Patterned after a 1936 Mercedes racer, the model uses a classic wind-up mechanism for propulsion and the front wheels are controlled from the cockpit steering wheel. All this plus a cast metal, hand-painted driver figure as well as the mechanic behind the wheel of the transport. Instructions plus certificate of production and authenticity are safely tucked inside the large red gift box with retro graphics and hinged lid. Shop here

Monday, October 11, 2010

UT MODELS 1/18 BMW 320i



The BMW 320i STW Racing Collection is enhanced by another fine model, a car driven by Cecetto. Once more it repays careful examination to see the fine detailing. Shop here

Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-18C 1918 Atkinson Steam Lorry

    Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-18C 1918 Atkinson Steam Lorry was made in England by Matchbox International in 1986. It is 11 cm long an...